INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX invites an experienced Instructional Designer for a three-year contractor role. You will partner with faculty in the Center for Instructional Excellence to design, build, and improve online and hybrid courses, ensuring accessibility and alignment with institutional standards.

You will support faculty in using LMS platforms (D2L/Brightspace, Canvas) and authoring tools, deliver training on instructional design, and contribute to evidence-based practices to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience designing and supporting online or hybrid courses in higher education.
• Knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and learning assessment.
• Proficiency in using LMS and authoring tools listed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• On-site presence required.

Responsibilities

• Design and revise online/hybrid courses to meet standards.
• Assist faculty with LMS use and emerging instructional technologies.
• Provide training on instructional design principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Instructional design

Online/hybrid course design

ADDIE model

LMS familiarity

Collaborative communication

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

D2L/Brightspace

Canvas

Articulate

Camtasia

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Brazosport - Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Position Type: Contractor

Education Level: Masters Degree

Job Category: Design

Position Title: Instructional Designer

Department: Center for Instructional Excellence

Reports To: Linda McConnell

Pay Grade:

Position Summary

This position is for a 3-year special project and will end upon completion of the project. This position is classified as an independent contractor role.

The Instructional Designer supports faculty in the development and improvement of high-quality, accessible, and engaging courses across all modalities, with a primary focus on online and hybrid learning environments. This position collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and educational technology teams to enhance course design, improve student learning outcomes, and implement evidence-based instructional practices.

Key responsibilities include designing and revising courses aligned with institutional standards, assisting faculty in the effective use of learning management systems (LMS) and emerging technologies, and providing training on instructional design principles and best practices. This is a full-time, three-year position with the potential for renewal based on performance and institutional need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a closely related field.


• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting online or hybrid courses in higher education.


• Knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE), adult learning principles, and learning assessment.


• Proficiency in using learning management systems and authoring tools (e.g., D2L/Brightspace, Canvas, Articulate, Camtasia).


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and cross-functional teams

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a closely related field.


• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting online or hybrid courses in higher education.


• Knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE), adult learning principles, and learning assessment.


• Proficiency in using learning management systems and authoring tools (e.g., D2L/Brightspace, Canvas, Articulate, Camtasia).


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and cross-functional teams.


• This position is 100% on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality Matters certification or experience applying QM standards.


• Experience with universal design for learning (UDL) and creating accessible digital content.


• Experience facilitating faculty development or training sessions.


• Familiarity with competency-based or outcomes-based education.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.


• Ability to move between offices, classrooms, and meeting spaces on campus.


• Occasional lifting of instructional materials or equipment (up to 25 pounds).


• Visual acuity to read, prepare, and analyze instructional materials and electronic data.